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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| P | Antonio Senzatela |
| C | Salvador Pérez |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Jordy Mercer |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Steve Pearce |
| OF Two | Ben Gamel |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $32,300 |
| Expected Points | 111.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,000 | 38.63 | 3.51 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $10,100 | 37.34 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Carrasco | LAA | $10,600 | 37.04 | 3.49 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 32.82 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela | TB | $6,700 | 27.96 | 4.17 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,100 | 32.82 | 4.05 |
| Héctor Santiago | OAK | $7,400 | 29.24 | 3.95 |
| Jameson Taillon | LAD | $8,500 | 31.90 | 3.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Pérez | NYY | $3,400 | 10.51 | 3.09 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,100 | 10.23 | 3.30 |
| Matt Wieters | CHC | $3,000 | 9.65 | 3.22 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Castro | OAK | $2,400 | 8.39 | 3.50 |
| Josh Phegley | SEA | $2,500 | 8.41 | 3.36 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 6.96 | 3.31 |
| Russell Martin | KC | $3,100 | 10.23 | 3.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,800 | 14.52 | 3.82 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,000 | 13.62 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,500 | 13.09 | 2.91 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,800 | 14.52 | 3.82 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,300 | 8.63 | 3.75 |
| John Jaso | LAD | $2,300 | 8.63 | 3.75 |
| Chris Carter | DET | $2,300 | 8.25 | 3.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,200 | 14.60 | 3.48 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.83 | 3.29 |
| Robinson Canó | TEX | $4,000 | 11.99 | 3.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $4,300 | 11.76 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Ngoepe | LAD | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 9.58 | 3.55 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $2,700 | 9.58 | 3.55 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | CHC | $4,200 | 13.47 | 3.21 |
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,600 | 11.83 | 3.29 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 10.88 | 3.20 |
| Jean Segura | TEX | $3,600 | 10.87 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,100 | 7.63 | 3.63 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 7.02 | 3.51 |
| Darwin Barney | KC | $2,000 | 7.02 | 3.51 |
| Alcides Escobar | NYY | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.61 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,200 | 12.79 | 3.04 |
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,300 | 12.21 | 2.84 |
| Todd Frazier | MIN | $3,900 | 11.89 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.61 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 7.43 | 3.38 |
| T.J. Rivera | CIN | $2,200 | 7.43 | 3.38 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $3,200 | 10.75 | 3.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,000 | 15.11 | 3.02 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,500 | 13.91 | 3.09 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,100 | 13.38 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Judge | DET | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | KC | $2,200 | 8.87 | 4.03 |
| Ben Gamel | TEX | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.99 |
| Carlos González | TB | $2,800 | 10.58 | 3.78 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.76 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.